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Saint Kitts and Nevis: key facts and figures
Saint Kitts and Nevis has 46,800 people, English as an official language, the East Caribbean dollar and 12 public holidays a year. It ranks 187th of 195 countries for total population.
46,800people
XCDcurrency
Englishofficial language
+1869calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Saint Kitts and Nevis differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
46,800Population
- Annual change+0.18%
- Fertility rate1.5 per woman#153
- Aged 65 and over11.23%#74
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$25,223Output per person
- Total economy$1.2 billion#182
- Real growth+2.7%#114
- Inflation3.6%#77
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.840Human Development Index
- Life expectancy72.1 years#109
- Mean schooling10.8 years#75
Currency
what money is used and its official code
East Caribbean dollarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeXCD
- SymbolEC$
- CapitalBasseterre
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type B, Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+1869
- Time zoneAmerica/St_Kitts
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
12Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 2Carnival Day
- Apr 3Good Friday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
77%Internet use
- E-government index0.630#110
- Global rank#110
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointCentral volcanic peaks
- ClimateThe federation has a tropical maritime climate influenced by the northeast trade winds, with seasonal rainfall and exposure differences across the islands.
Education
how the school system is structured
5 yearsSecondary course
- Secondary formsForms 1 to 5
- DELF pilot schools3
- Secondary-school-age population2.8 thousand
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